Finding Adviser

Graduate students are welcome to start looking for a research adviser once they have been offered admission by the department. The best way to start is to review current research projects in the department and find an advisor conducting research in an area that closely matches your interest.

Feel free to email or call faculty directly. You always want to list in the subject line of your email “newly admitted student for fall” or let them know this at the beginning of your call, so that they are aware of your current status.

If you do not find an adviser prior to arrival, the Graduate Programs Office will assign a temporary adviser to assist you with any questions or advice you need regarding registration, course selection, etc. You should have a permanent adviser by the end of your first semester.

Other great ways to find an adviser:

take classes from faculty of interest
talk to other current graduate students
take Independent Study Courses (ME/TAM 597)

Primary Faculty Research Areas

The MechSE faculty is organized in Primary Research Areas, as shown below, to address critical societal needs. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration within MechSE, and faculty often work in multiple research areas with investigators in both MechSE as well as other departments and colleges.

A poster view of the Primary Research Areas is available as a PDF for download or as a JPEG image for faster loading.